An Exploration of China-Africa Cooperation in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges in Open Distance Learning

Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
Title
An Exploration of China-Africa Cooperation in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges in Open Distance Learning
Abstract
Cognisant of the wide range of cooperation between China and Africa and the existing strong Sino-African relationship, this article explores the international cooperation between Africa and China in the higher education domain, especially in the field of Open Distance Learning (ODL). The study employed data triangulation relying on both secondary and primary sources to address the main research questions. It sheds light on the development of ODL in Chinese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with a focus on professional development of university teachers. The article argues that ODL is crucial for emerging economies' sustainable development. Key factors such as political, technological and socio-cultural features play a crucial role in the development and effective implementation of ODL. By exploring the potential opportunities and identifying related challenges, this article contributes to an understanding of how mutually beneficial partnerships between African universities and Chinese HEIs can be developed within the wider framework of Sino-African relationship.
Publication
Open Praxis
Volume
13
Issue
1
Date
2021/00/00
Language
en
ISSN
2304-070X
Short Title
An Exploration of China-Africa Cooperation in Higher Education
Accessed
22/08/2022, 20:35
Library Catalogue
ERIC
Extra
Publisher: International Council for Open and Distance Education
Citation
Zhu, X., & Chikwa, G. (2021). An Exploration of China-Africa Cooperation in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges in Open Distance Learning. Open Praxis, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.13.1.1154